In an effort to track the SEC’s best running backs, we’ll release a running top 10 each Monday. The criteria will involve a mix of talent, recent past performance, 2015 production and outlook.

After Week 8, here are the SEC’s 10 best running backs.

10. Kelvin Taylor, Florida: He’s averaging just 3.6 yards per carry and hasn’t produced many (any?) explosive runs. But, to be fair, he’s operating behind a patchwork offensive line and alongside an inexperienced pair of starting quarterbacks. Taylor has scored more than one touchdown per game and given the team a steady, reliable option between the tackles. To be honest, there just aren’t 10 good running backs in the SEC right now. But we’ll take Taylor ahead of a lagging Kenyan Drake.

This Week: Bye
Season: 129 carries, 463 yards, 8 touchdowns; 12 catches, 105 yards

9. Jaylen Walton, Ole Miss: Considering he’s listed at 172 pounds and has been running behind a relatively weak offensive line, Walton’s 5.4 yards per carry this season are substantial. On Saturday, he nearly notched his second 100-yard rushing game against SEC competition this year. He’s also caught at least one pass in every game.

This Week: 22 carries, 97 yards; 2 receptions, 20 yards
Season: 80 carries, 428 yards, 3 touchdowns; 11 receptions, 69 yards

8. Ralph Webb, Vanderbilt: One of the few options that the Commodores can feature on offense, Webb has emerged as a good receiver out of the backfield and also as one of the conference’s more durable backs. Topping 100 all-purpose yards against Mizzou is difficult. Webb is a good player whose numbers would look better within a more competent offense.

This Week: 26 carries, 99 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 reception, 11 yards
Season: 150 carries, 594 yards, 4 touchdowns; 20 catches, 172 yards, 2 touchdowns

7. Stanley “Boom” Williams, Kentucky: The Wildcats finally are trusting Williams a bit more. Even in a 42-16 loss, he tied his career high with 18 carries. Williams has averaged 5.0 yards per carry each game that he’s gotten double-digit rushing opportunities this season. He’s currently fourth in the SEC in per-carry average (6.8). Only a sophomore, he’ll have a chance to crack the top three or four next season.

This Week: 18 carries, 95 yards; 2 receptions, 16 yards
Season: 81 carries, 551 yards, 3 touchdowns; 11 receptions, 53 yards

6. Sony Michel, Georgia: Now the Bulldogs’ No. 1 back, Michel stands to benefit from the team’s good offensive line the rest of the 2015 season. He’ll get challenged by Florida’s stout front seven, though. If Michel can have a couple of outstanding games in the next few weeks, it’s possible he could move up this list, as he’ll be getting more opportunities.

This Week: Bye
Season: 89 carries, 508 yards, 4 touchdowns; 16 receptions, 187 yards, 3 touchdowns

5. Peyton Barber, Auburn: Don’t be fooled by the high numbers. Barber has rushed for less than 3.4 yards per carry the last two weeks (against Kentucky and Arkansas). He’s a serviceable player — sometimes he even looks good — but if Barber is your No. 1 or No. 2 option on offense, you’re not in a great spot. He does get credit for being durable. Only Leonard Fournette and Derrick Henry have carried more times in 2015.

This Week: 37 carries, 120 yards, 4 touchdowns; 1 reception, 11 yards
Season: 172 carries, 770 yards, 12 touchdowns; 6 receptions, 70 yards

4. Jalen Hurd, Tennessee: If you’re still skeptical of why I have Hurd ranked in front of Barber, Exhibit A is the Alabama game. The Tide rush defense is fourth in the country. Yet Hurd very nearly breeched 100 yards on just 18 carries. There aren’t many backs who are going to be able to say that this season. Especially not operating behind a so-so offensive line like the one the Vols field.

This Week: 18 carries, 92 yards, 1 touchdown
Season: 144 carries, 664 yards, 8 touchdowns; 9 receptions, 85 yards, 1 touchdown

3. Alex Collins, Arkansas: He’s put away the stigma of not being able to sustain success past September with yet another 100-yard game, though he needed four overtimes to get to that number. More importantly, Jonathan Williams (foot) has been out due to injury all season. Rawleigh Williams III (neck) may or may not play football again after his injury Saturday necessitated surgery. If Arkansas is to rally into a bowl game, Collins needs a big rest of the season.

This Week: 25 carries, 105 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 receptions, 39 yards
Season: 150 carries, 787 yards, 7 touchdowns; 7 receptions, 61 yards

2. Derrick Henry, Alabama: Henry is on pace, assuming he plays in 13 games, to surpass Mark Ingram’s ’09 Heisman Trophy totals by 36 yards and 6 touchdowns. It took him just eight games to surpass 1,000. He seems to be getting stronger as the season rolls along, and may be the one Tide player that doesn’t need a bye week. If Alabama wins the SEC championship, and he outperforms Leonard Fournette on Nov. 7, don’t be surprised if Henry at least becomes a Heisman finalist.

This Week: 28 carries, 143 yards, 2 touchdowns
Season: 180 carries, 1,044 yards, 14 touchdowns; 8 receptions, 69 yards

1. Leonard Fournette, LSU: When Fournette “only” rushes for 150 yards against a Conference USA team known for defense, it’s a letdown. For all of the spectacular, historic seasons produced by running backs, Fournette’s 2015 has a chance — if he keeps playing like this — to make the Mount Rushmore. His signature game could be Nov. 7 in Tuscaloosa, if he gets loose on what could be the nation’s best run defense and LSU notches a road win against a top 10 team.

This Week: 26 carries, 150 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 reception, 2 yards
Season: 176 carries, 1,352 yards, 15 touchdowns; 7 receptions, 127 yards